Freedom Bike Ride
Dates: June 13-19, 2026
Location: Chicago, IL, US
Description: Celebrate 2025 with a bicycling odyssey through Bronzeville. The annual Freedom Bicycle Ride offers an 18.65 KM route in Chicago. The virtual Freedom Bicycle Ride offers an 18.65 Mile challenge to be completed between June 14th through June 19th. The live route will travel through historic Bronzeville.
Events:
- Freedom Ride Chicago (In-person): 18.65 KM, Free
- Juneteenth Freedom Ride Virtual: 18.65 Miles, Free
Registration: Opens February 1, 2026
Starting Point (In-person): Timothy Community Center (4351 S. Drexel Blvd)
Additional Notes: Ride rain or shine. No refunds. Helmets are required. An adult must accompany cyclists under 16. Riders must obey Illinois traffic laws.